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First panto
for Trinity TRINITY Church Operatic and Dramatic Society presents its 121st production -- but its first ever pantomime -- from January 9 to 12. The show, which will be at the church hall, Market Street, Farnworth, will run nightly from 7.30pm, but will
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Carmen concert wins the plaudits
OPERA '74's concert version of the popular opera Carmen incorporated youngsters from the Children's Amateur Theatre Society and was staged from one night only at the Victoria Hall. The concert, featuring a 25-strong orchestra, won critical acclaim from
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Busy run for youngsters
BOLTON'S musical youth get into the swing of Christmas festivities with a busy line-up of events. On Saturday, the Bolton Junior Youth Orchestra appears at Thornleigh College, and the following night Bolton Youth Orchestra performs at the Pennine Suite
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Ladies back to top form
Bowdon 2nds 0 Bolton Ladies 5: BOLTON Ladies returned to winning ways on Sunday, with an emphatic win over Bowdon. The game was competitively played out, and it was Bolton who struck first, when a cross into the penalty area by Louise Heaney was finished
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Time for a smoking ban
IS it not time that Bolton council banned smoking in eating areas especially the market hall? There is nothing worse than some thoughtless person lighting up near to you and polluting the atmosphere as you are about to eat. In fact it makes me physically
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Merry Christmas and thank you
Dear people of Bolton, I am the busker who regularly plays outside Burtons or under Marks & Spencer's canopy (if it's raining) and I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and encouragement over the last year. Here's
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Could it be forever?
WHAT on earth is going on at the Blackhorse/Kearsley area Longcauseway/Bolton Road junction? It's a joke -- two bits of road modification for filter lights and we are into a year with companies scratching about with spades. They take up all the flags
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What we can learn from education
EVER since I came to Bolton I have been thinking about the rights and wrongs of Faith Schools. I am particularly concerned about those schools that are funded by the state. Bolton has Roman Catholic schools, Church of England schools and, in other parts
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Daniel meets his hero
A TEENAGER battling leukaemia has met his hero, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. And Reds fan Daniel Berry could receive a further boost -- from two of United's star players. Daniel, aged 17, is recovering from his third session of chemotherapy
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Sara is top DJ
BBC Radio One star Sara Cox has been named Britain's top DJ at a prestigious awards ceremony. The 26-year-old was voted Best DJ at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party, presented by Bolton celebrity Vernon Kaye. She received a huge cheer from more than 11,000
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7/12/01: Reebok Review
WHAT does it take to make a Premiership striker? Evidently a lot more talent than that of Bobby Zamora, the prolific young marksman who has fired Brighton to the top of Division Two, or Milan Osterc, who has been starring and scoring in Hapoel Tel Aviv's
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7/12/01: PRESSURE POINT: Mike Whitlow
JUSSI Jaaskelainen took stock today and claimed the injury that threatened his career had done him a power of good! The philosophical Finn refused to be downhearted when he was told in January that he had damaged a cruciate knee ligament. Instead he took
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Bordeaux whine
BORDEAUX are smarting at the prospect of losing their highly-rated young goalkeeper Jeremy Bon to the Reebok. Wanderers are patiently waiting for international clearance to complete the formalities of the 17-year-old's switch from France - the latest
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Players in dressing room fury after Wanderers slip
SAM Allardyce left his players to vent their anger on each other after Saturday's defeat at Pride Park. "There's a few cups flying around ... and a few bottles," the Wanderers' boss said after bolting from the dressing room inquest. "Which is fine as
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Survival fight starts here
THE honeymoon is over and the stresses, strains and pressures of life in the Premiership are starting to take their toll. Those who said they never really stood a chance will maintain that the natural order is being restored with Wanderers hurtling inexorably
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Bury Market a hit with festive shoppers
BURY'S world famous market looks to be growing in popularity in the run up to Christmas. In just one day recently, a string of coaches travelled to Bury packed with shoppers. Three came from Merseyside, one from Cheshire, another from Lytham St Annes,
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Octagon known as 'one of the best in country'
BOLTON Octagon's reputation for producing fine theatre was a deciding factor to lure two of the starring actors to its Christmas show. Sally Mortemore and Adam Sunderland, who play the Snow Queen and Jack Frost say the Octagon's name is now firmly established
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Nothing like a dame
WHEN it comes to the pantomime season there is nothing like a Dame...and we decided to see just what it takes to don those frilly frocks. Reporter Paul Britton volunteered to sit alongside Andrew Oldham, who is appearing as Widow Twankey in the Albert
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No turkey
BOLTON vegetarians are being invited to a Christmas dinner without the turkey. Crazi Carrots of Bolton are holding a special social night in Rusholme, Manchester, tonight at 8pm. To book a place telephone 01204 492190.
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Eastern promise
AN AMBITIOUS initiative aims to boost the business community in an area known as East Bolton. The plan is to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Breightmet, Tonge, Hall i'th' Wood and parts of Burnden, Darcy Lever and the Haulgh. It is part of
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Gallery craft fair
A CHRISTMAS craft and gift fair is being held at the Portico Library and Gallery on Mosley Street, Manchester, until December 20, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. There will be a special Sunday opening, 1pm to 4pm. For further details, ring 0161 236
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7/12/01: IT has been suggested in the past that Manchester City stopper Nicky Weaver has needed to s
Not, that is, until this week when GMR bulletin man Mike 'The Giggler' Sadler previewed the Blues' Division One game at Millwall and confirmed "Carlo NOSH keeps his place in Kevin Keegan's line-up." The Bolton-born keeper might not have a problem but
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7/12/01: Aussie looks good
PAUL Reid, the Aussie midfielder on trial at the Reebok, could have what it takes to secure a permanent switch. Sam Allardyce and his coaches have been impressed by the 22-year-old Woollangong Wolves star and are understood to be exploring the possibility
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Lowdown needed on cotton heir Blair
MANCHESTER Art Gallery is appealing to people in Bolton, Bury and Leigh to help solve a mystery surrounding one of its main benefactors -- the cotton heir George Beatson Blair. Staff are working on a new display showing 500 pieces from his house in Manchester
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Mum's baby locket plea
A MOTHER whose baby died of meningitis has again appealed for thieves to return a locket containing a curl of her daughter's hair. Mary Freeman, aged 39, from Darcy Lever, is devastated that no one has yet come forward with the memento which also contained
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Carols by candlelight
A CANDLELIGHT carol service takes place at New Chapel United Reformed Church, New Chapel Lane, Horwich, this Sunday at 6.30pm. The service at the New Chapel Lane church starts at 6.30pm.
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Watches charge man stole again
THREE days after being charged with theft and being released on bail, David Kelly was arrested again. Bury magistrates heard that Kelly, aged 20, who is in jail for robbery, was caught on camera at the Mill Gate shopping centre with some youths. They
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7/12/01: Boss prescribes win to cure the ills of defeat at Spurs
THE accent was on defence today as Wanderers attempted to consign the heartache and the injustice of Monday's defeat at Spurs to the history books. Sam Allardyce confessed to finding it difficult to come to terms with the events of White Hart Lane, where
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Gas cylinder on fire at garage
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Farnworth garage after a fire broke out yesterday. It took four firefighters to put out the blaze at Bolton Brakes Service, Whoolden Street, just after 9am. The fire was made worse by a gas cylinder catching fire. No one
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£20 parking ticket is a load of rubbish, claims van driver
A FURIOUS van driver has seen red over Bolton Council's refusal to back down over a parking ticket. Beverley Martin, from Lowton, was delivering books to Paderborn House in Bolton town centre earlier this year when she got a ticket slapped on her van.
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Jewel in the crown
STAFF at Goldsmiths jewellers in Victoria Square, Bolton have been commended for their hard work and commitment to customer service. The store was chosen from 160 in the group for its performance during the year. Linda Mellor, Assistant Manager, was presented
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Winter Rounders Tables to 09/12/01
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Royal hold off Hanson challenge
MIST and frost greeted the early starters for Sunday's Winter Rounders, but as the John Smith's Farnworth League matches started, the mist cleared and the sun struggled through, much to the annoyance of fielders in the game between Hanson and Royal Hotel
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Leigh stuck in the mud
LEIGH hoped to continue their winning run against near neighbours Wigan but were undone 10-3 by a muddy pitch with the inability to turn ascendancy into points. Leigh started much the stronger team and were denied a try from winger Jimmy Bridge when the
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Reluctant Kloot star John tells why he says no to publicity
MANCHESTER lad John Bramwell and his band I Am Kloot are not ones for big publicity. Not for him the front page covers in NME or the dumbed down interviews with over-happy radio presenters on daytime radio. He is a local lad who lets his music do the
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Games radio
THE BBC is set to launch a dedicated radio station for the Commonwealth Games next year. Broadcasting chiefs will set up a temporary channel on 97.7FM across Greater Manchester starting in March and running until August. They also plan to provide an interactive
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Fans answer SOS
THE 100 or so extra fans that answered Leigh's SOS were rewarded by a team determined to overcome the odds. Cash-strapped RMI had appealed for stay-away supporters to turn out in force to prove the town really wanted a football club. Sadly few heeded
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Mini marvels raise cheer for charity
MOTORISTS Paul Taylor and Penny Rudolph have clocked thousands of miles to bring in cash for a children's charity. The Westhoughton couple joined hundreds of Mini drivers from across Europe to take part in a rally which ended in Imola, San Marino -- the
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Golden future for Jacqui's nice and naughty shops
IT is almost impossible to think of Ann Summers without thinking saucy lingerie, sex toys and things that go buzz in the night. But talk to the company's glamorous chief executive and you hear a very different story. Jacqueline Gold is the woman who,
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Rebecca pops in to record with youngsters
BOLTON'S very own pop idol, Rebecca Goven, will be using her new found status to help children with behavioural problems. Rebecca failed to make the final round of top TV talent show Pop Idol, but came fifth out of the 10 contestants in her heat with
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Sara named top DJ at Smash Hits party
BBC Radio One star Sara Cox has been named Britain's top DJ at a prestigious awards ceremony. The 26-year-old was voted Best DJ at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party, presented by Bolton celebrity Vernon Kaye. She received a huge cheer from more than 11,000
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Local justice campaign goes to London
A LEADING Bolton solicitor is travelling to London this week to gain high-level support for the BEN's campaign to save the town's magistrates' courts. Ed Nally, Bolton's representative on the Law Society, will meet Law Society president David McIntosh
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Best of brass
THE Eaton Farnworth Brass Band will play a Christmas Brass concert at St. Lukes, Chorley Old Road, Bolton, on Wednesday December 12 at 8pm.
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Seasonal evening
RIVINGTON Music Society is holding an evening of light seasonal music and readings at Rivington Parish Church on December 21. The £8 ticket price includes mulled wine and mince pies. Contact Isabella Leigh-Bramwell on Bolton 694913 or Peter and Sheila
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Panto's return to Chorley
PANTOMIME has returned to Chorley Leisure Centre, this year in the form of Mother Goose. Three shows a day will be shown at the All Seasons Leisure Centre in Chorley from December 11 to 15, at 10am, 1.30pm, and 7.30pm. For tickets telephone the box office
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Jimmy James returns
JIMMY James and the Vagabonds will be making a return visit to Horwich Leisure Centre on December 21 at 8pm. "Jimmy is one of those larger-than-life artists whose every breath on stage is intertwined with his music -- he is rhythm personified," said the
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Mixed musical evening at Smithills School
SMITHILLS School and Bolton Sixth Form College hold a Christmas Musical Evening on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The annual event takes place in Smithills School hall and will feature the Senior Brass Band, the Senior Symphonic Wind Band, the Senior Big Band,
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Schools Soccer: Under 15s leave empty-handed
BOLTON Under 15s are still without a win after going down 6-4 to Blackpool in their challenge match at the seaside. Bolton had the better of the early exchanges and took the lead with a goal from Phil Allen (St. James) but Blackpool hit back minutes later
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Bury let two goal lead slip
Lancashire Amateur League BURY GSOB threw away a two goal interval lead in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Hesketh Casuals. Andy Myers got the opener when he followed up Pete Lee's shot which rebounded off the crossbar and on the half hour mark Ian Riggs
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Premiership move for bad boy Robbie?
FORMER Bury FC mascot Robbie the Bobby claims he has been offered a lucrative three-year contract with a top Premiership side. The man inside the suit, Jonathan Pollard, has told the BEN that a club has approached him to cheer on their fans next season
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Dinner video now on sale
A VIDEO featuring the Bolton Amateur Theatres Societies' dinner and Bolton Evening News awards ceremony is now on sale. Andrew G Burton, from Andrew's Videos, has created a film which runs for two hours with a 30-minute photo section at the end. The cost
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Leigh and District League: Smith is hat-trick hero
KERSAL Vale's John Smith took his season's goal tally to a mightily impressive 25 with yet another hat-trick in his Division One team's Redwaters Coronation Cup 8-1 home win over Division Two Atherton Royals. Steve Fagan also bagged three, Mike Phillips
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Brixi brilliance
Members of the Brixi Singers perform a Christmas Concert at St Brendan's Church, Harwood, on Friday, December 14, 7.30pm. The concert will be conducted by Richard Lea and, following last year's event, will include a programme of Christmas songs and carols
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West Lancs League: Reserves aid aid Tempest
TEMPEST United earned a Premier Division point in a scoreless stalemate at Freckleton. Young reserves called in due to the absence of Alan Shawcross, Steve Iley, Jason Barlow and Paul Griffin showed up well on the day with centre back Adam Booth named
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Reebok date for Trophy draw
THE Goldline Trophy is building up to a gripping climax as the sides prepare for the semi-finals of the event. The draw to decide the fate of the last four sides will be made at half-time of the Bolton Wanderers versus Leeds United game at the Reebok
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Party time twice over
BOLTON Metro is making sure Horwich Leisure Centre is the place for youngsters this Christmas. On Christmas Eve, there will be a Christmas party between 12.45pm and 4.15pm for everybody aged between four and eight. Tickets are £6 each. As well as surprise
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Gigg relief after freak injury snag
MARTYN Forrest's recovery from a broken foot had an unexpected hold up. Water seeped into the Shakers captain's plaster cast and the midfielder ended up having to be treated for an ailment similar to trenchfoot! Thankfully the infection wasn't serious
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Bury & Radcliffe JFL: Mann's hat-trick spurs on Roach
MOORSIDE Rangers Under 12s played host to Roach Dynamo and, in an exciting encounter, Roach returned with the points. The visitors scored in the very first minute through Chris Mann after some neat play. Rangers were hit a severe blow just before the
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Air Miles Manchester League
Unlucky Town suffer their first defeat THIRTEEN proved to be unlucky for Atherton Town as they lost their proud unbeaten Premier Division record in a 2-0 defeat at New Mills. Nine wins and three draws in those 12 opening games however still sees Town
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BEN Player of the Month
GUDNI Bergsson's nomination as the Bolton Evening News Player of the Month for November will come as no surprise to Wanderers' fans who have marvelled at the Reebok captain's performances. At 36, he could have spent the last two years back home in Iceland
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Brass blends with voices
VOICE and brass mix for a concert presented by Walmsley Church Operatic and Dramatic Society on Saturday, December 15, at 8pm. The event features Eagley Band and the Walmsley Church Operatic and Dramatic Society Voices. It takes place in the parish hall
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Sleeping
Beauty at Farnworth THESE are the principals set to take to the stage with Farnworth Performing Arts Company's first pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. The show will take place at Astley Bridge Theatre Church, Seymour Road, Bolton, from Wednesday to Saturday
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Fixtures
Tomorrow NWCL Division One: Woodley Sports v Ramsbottom Utd. Wednesday Unibond League Cup: Accrington Stanley v Radcliffe Boro.
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Concert at Rivington
RIVINGTON Music Society's Christmas Concert will be held on Friday, December 21. Christmas with Counterpoint takes place at Rivington Parish Church from 7.30pm. Counterpoint comprises six well-known performers from the North-west. Their repertoire for
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Rams suffer late blow
Glossop North End 4, Ramsbottom United 3: THERE was never a dull moment in the Rams disappointing defeat at Glossop. David Yorke- Robinson gave United the lead after only two minutes with his 17th goal of the season but the home side hit back on the half
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Hurst can't save Boro
Matlock 1 Radcliffe Boro 0: BORO keeper Danny Hurst was the undoubted star of a poor show in Derbyshire. A string of fine saves prevented Matlock inflicting further damage on the Unibond League Division One table-toppers. The defeat sees Boro looking
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Controversial play comes to Institute
DRAMA students from Bolton Institute are set to premiere a production of a controversial Broadway play, not previously seen in this country outside London. States of Shock, by Sam Shepherd, was written in 1994 and originally starred John Malkovich in
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Final flourish flatters Bolton
Bolton 5 Timperley 1: NEAR top against near bottom, which results in a 5-1 win, suggests an easy day for Bolton, but they made hard work of beating their opponents, making too many errors until a final flourish. Things might have been easier, if captain
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Seconds produce best of the season
Bolton 2nd 4 Liverpool Sefton 0: THE Seconds produced arguably their best performance of the season so far to dispose of Liverpool Sefton, the only team in the league, up until Saturday, to have beaten leaders Salford University. Sefton came out strongly
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In search of step-sister
MY name is Diane Lane and I am searching for my step-sister with whom I lost touch some 10 years ago. She moved from Sharples, in Bolton. Her name is Marylynn Nuttall (nee Hawkwood). Her husband's name is Frank and they have two children -- Zoe and Zamantha
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Not Brigade's responsibility
THE Fire Brigade should not have to go round putting leaflets through people's doors as the legislation already exists to deal with the problem of double parking. Sometimes I could not get a 53-seater coach to school entrances or have found it extremely
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A good place to live
I AM writing to correct your negative and one-sided portrayal of the Haulgh, particularly in your edition of Friday, December 7. I have lived in the area for 13 years and have every intention of continuing to do so. Unlike your informants I have no objection
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I won't be shopping in Bolton again
ON Monday, December 3, I attended the Griffin Hotel public house to receive a cheque for charity, for Derian House at 2pm. I had telephoned the landlord about parking and was told I could park in the back street. However on my arrival at 1.55pm, the back
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Generous Bolton shows it cares
THANK you, Bolton -- you are magnificent! That is the message from Bolton Lions after cash gifts and toys from hundreds of local people came in for the Caring Christmas Appeal, run by them and the BEN. Astonishing acts of generosity have become almost
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36-hour New Year opening for pubs
REVELLERS are preparing for a round-the-clock party with the news that pubs and clubs in Bolton can remain open for 36 hours during the New Year celebrations. Licensing Minister Kim Howells has revealed special new orders giving pubs and clubs the opportunity
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8/12/01: Give Ricketts a call - Sam
SAM Allardyce believes Michael Ricketts has now done enough to convince Sven Goran Eriksson to give him a chance to prove his value to England. The Wanderers' boss, proud to see his 12-goal top scorer hitting the Premiership heights, says he now deserves
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7/12/01: Mighty Finn is back better and stronger than ever
JUSSI Jaaskelainen took stock today and claimed the injury that threatened his career had done him a power of good! The philosophical Finn refused to be downhearted when he was told in January that he had damaged the cruciate ligament in his knee. Instead
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6/12/01: Silence of the Rams
COLIN Todd was keeping his thoughts to himself today ahead of his first re-union with the club he walked out on two seasons ago. The Derby boss has refused to make any comment ahead of tomorrow's clash with Wanderers at Pride Park, turning down all requests
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Warhurst aims his protest at Carbone 'injury'
PAUL Warhurst dodged a red card at Derby on Saturday but there was no escaping the wrath of Sam Allardyce. The Wanderers boss will carpet his midfield ace for his spat with Benito Carbone in the heat of the Pride Park battle. Warhurst got away with a
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Skipper assesses this week's vital games
GUDNI Bergsson put Wanderers' priorities into perspective today when he placed Premiership points ahead of knockout glory and revenge. Tomorrow night's Worthington Cup Quarter-final at Spurs was almost relegated to a side issue as the Reebok captain spoke
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Silent in victory
SO what did Colin Todd think of his side's victory over his former club? The man, pictured third from the right during Saturday's Premiership clash, who left the Reebok in acrimonious circumstances refused to reveal his thoughts on beating his old club
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Kick by kick
15 mins: Ricketts gets just in front of Higginbotham to prod Gardner's cross narrowly wide after superb work by Warhurst and Nolan. 19 mins: Gardner feeds Ricketts on the left, the cross is good but just a yard too strong for Wallace. 30 mins: Christie
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REVIEW: The Snow Queen, The Octagon
IT'S a kind of magic! This is a classic fairytale brought to life mixing the delights of panto and theatre in an effortless way. The audience enters to find a stage aglow with shimmering lights and snow as designer Dominie Hooper creates a magical winter
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Hannah will be the star for a night at Smithills
SMITHILLS School singing sensation Hannah Morris, 15, will be star for a night when she performs two numbers at a venue close to home. The teenage performer, who won the BBC talent show "Star For A Night", will sing two solo numbers at the Smithills School
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Hannah will be the star for a night at Smithills
SMITHILLS School singing sensation Hannah Morris, aged 15, will be star for a night when she performs two numbers at a venue close to home. The teenage performer, who won the BBC talent show "Star For A Night", will sing two solo numbers at the Smithills
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Games radio
THE BBC is set to launch a dedicated radio station for the Commonwealth Games next year. Broadcasting chiefs will set up a temporary channel on 97.7FM across Greater Manchester starting in March and running until August. They also plan to provide an interactive
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6/12/01: Ravanelli 'let down by the system'
DERBY coach John Trewick is calling on officials to be more vigilant when penalties are awarded. Striker Fabrizio Ravanelli has seen two spot-kicks saved in successive weeks, first by Newcastle's Shay Given and then Liverpool's Jerzy Dudek. Trewick believes
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7/12/01: Academy hope keeps his feet on the ground
IF self-confidence and common sense are anything to go by, Wanderers have snapped up a prized talent in the shape of Jason Talbot. The fact that he is only 16 suggests he has a long, long way to go but the Irlam and Cadishead Community High School pupil
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6/12/01: Clowns are all White!
BOLTON Wanderers have shown they are no clowns in the Premiership, but the players are happy to dress up for a good cause. Confused shoppers watched as Whites stars Gudni Bergsson, Jermaine Johnson and Anthony Barness walked around the town centre on
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On course to help sports club children
VOLUNTEERS who run sports clubs for young people in Farnworth and Little Hulton have benefited from a new course. "Running Sports" courses, organised by the Youth and Family Support team of the Little Hulton and Farnworth Partnership, included a range
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6/12/01: Derby County
Ground: Pride Park. Nickname: The Rams. Manager: Colin Todd. Current position: 19th. Top scorer: Fabrizio Ravenelli - 8. Last time out: Derby 0, Liverpool 1. Line-up (3-4-1-2) - Poom; Mawene, Riggott, Higginbotham; Grenet, Ducrocq, Powell, Zavagno; Carbone
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Lowdown needed on cotton heir Blair
MANCHESTER Art Gallery is appealing to people in Bolton, Bury and Leigh to help solve a mystery surrounding one of its main benefactors -- the cotton heir George Beatson Blair. Staff are working on a new display showing 500 pieces from his house but they
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7/12/01: Big Sam hails Reebok medical men
SAM Allardyce saluted the unsung heroes of Wanderers' Premiership campaign when he praised his medical team for keeping the treatment room clear. "I listen to Alan Curbishley who complains of having had seven or eight players needing operations this season
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School shows its character for book week celebrations
We're off to see the wizard! Pupils and teachers at St Michael's CE Primary School, Green Lane, Bolton, held their annual book week. The whole school dressed as their favourite characters from books they have read, including Pinocchio, Little Red Riding
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Horwich switches on
HORWICH residents gathered to enjoy their Christmas lights switch-on on Friday. The tree at the Crown roundabout was officially lit up on Friday night by the Mayor of Horwich, Councillor Joyce Kellett. The tree has been decorated with gold trimmings to
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Amy shortlisted for Young Sports Personality of the Year
BOLTON'S talented young sprinter Amy Spencer is just one step away from appearing in the 2001 BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday. The Bolton School pupil is on a shortlist of 10 nominations for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. This
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Tyldesley edge home
TYLDESLEY RU showed great determination and discipline to record a narrow 7-5 victory at Salford based side De La Salle. Whilst the home side complained about everything, Tyldesley concentrated on keeping the ball and using it well when they had to. First
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Firsts upset title chasers
Bolton 14 Trafford MV 11: BOLTON RUFC faced third in the table Trafford at Avenue Street on Saturday and recorded a well earned victory by 14-11. Bolton opened the scoring with a fantastic try which started deep in the Bolton half, the interplay was finally
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Lions hit a brick wall
Swinton Lions 6, 28 Hull KR SWINTON finally got their season under way at a cold and frosty Gigg Lane, but they crashed to a 28-6 defeat against a solid Hull KR defence. The turning point in the game came when Rovers scored two quick tries early in the
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Mets heartbreak
BOLTON Mets ARLFC resumed their season on Saturday against Rochdale Mayfield on their new pitch at Springfield Road, Kearsley. The Mets started the stronger of the two sides, and were soon on the scoresheet with hooker Robert Bailey completing a well-educated
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Leigh bounce back to sink brave Batley
Batley Bulldogs 11, Leigh Centurions 22 FOR the best part of an hour Leigh looked to be heading for a shock defeat. But like a true champion team they pulled themselves together and ran away with the game in the final quarter. Three tries in the final
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Frosty start for cyclists
A brilliant winter ride with early frost went over the heights above Padiham, overlooking the Colne valley on one side, Sabden village and Sabden Fold on the other. The third clarion social evening takes place at Chorley Old Rd. Methodist Church. Dave
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Hospital searching for leaflet checkers
THE Royal Bolton Hospital is searching for proof-readers to study the clarity and content of the hundreds of leaflets and letters. Patient Information Group chairman Christine Lawler said: "Coming to hospital or looking after a relative or friend afterwards
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St Joseph's proves to be a class act with Ofsted inspectors
A HORWICH secondary school has been commended for its good quality of teaching and strong leadership. Ofsted inspectors praised St Joseph's RC High School for having standards of attainment above the national average and were impressed by the high expectations
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Headteacher's praise for multi-faith mix
A BOLTON headteacher has stressed the importance of retaining a multi-cultural and multi-faith mix in the town's schools. Speaking at the annual school leavers' presentation evening, Bob Atkinson, headteacher of St James's Secondary in Farnworth, took
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Snow slide must close - when it's too icy!
ICY weather is snow joke for Bolton town centre's Christmas snow slide. For when the temperatures drop the fun has to stop -- frost makes sliding down the slope too dangerous! Despite its name the snow slope is not actually made of snow but a special
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Town ready to stage musical extravaganza
TOP international stars look set to visit Bolton next summer for a major musical event in one of the town's parks. An open air concert starring well-known artists is being pencilled in for next June or July as a tie-in to the Commonwealth Games. It is
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Get in line
A BOOT-SCOOTING evening of line-dancing will be held at Adlington Community Centre in Railway Road, Adlington, tomorrow from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3.50 or £4 on the door. For details, contact Val or Pete on 01204 655695.
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Gallery craft fair
A CHRISTMAS craft and gift fair is being held at the Portico Library and Gallery on Mosley Street, Manchester, until December 20, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. There will be a special Sunday opening, 1pm to 4pm. For further details, ring 0161 236
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Let there be music
MANCHESTER Camerata performs woodwind programmes at Colne Municipal Hall tomorrow , 7.30pm, and at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Saturday , 7.30pm. Principal conductor Douglas Boyd directs the concerts which will feature two monumental
